The Discourse on Voluntary Servitude: The Foundation of Political Power
Étienne de La Boétie, best known as the subject of Michel de Montaigne's essay "On Friendship," argues that political power is founded on people's obedience.
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Étienne de La Boétie, best known as the subject of Michel de Montaigne's essay "On Friendship," argues that political power is founded on people's obedience.
La Boétie identifies several ways tyrants secure the cooperation of the oppressed.